This last weekend one of my son’s turned 4 years old. There have been a lot of birthday’s lately. We have celebrated all 4 of us in the last two months. Additionally, one of our sons that lives in Michigan with his mom just had a birthday and turned 14.
For the actual celebration we went out for pizza then came home for birthday cake. We have a local pizza place that makes gluten-free pizza so even my 2 year old can have pizza too. My 4 year old ate 3 big pieces of pizza and wanted more but we told him to save it for the next day.
It was a Birthday after all
There was a lot of discussion on Facebook about the Gluten-Free and Vegan Chocolate Cake. I’ll be sharing the recipe next week. I think it is a keeper. I sent the recipe out to several testers but I’m still waiting for their feedback.
My son got to pick out his present from us but was very happy to open a present from his Grandpa. My son LOVES his presents!
We had a lot of fun on Saturday too. We went out to the river, the weather was warm, and we all had a great time. My husband regularly takes the boys out there for a picnic but this was the first time they brought me.
At one point we heard a thundering noise, I noticed the other families were looking behind us. All of the sudden two horses came running down the embankment and crossed the river. The horses were very close, I ran over the boys but they weren’t fazed, apparently wild horses showing up isn’t a big deal to them.
The boys went back out to the river on Sunday too. It is their new favorite place. Pretty soon the crowds will take over so I’m glad they have been able to enjoy it.
I think it’s great you went out for pizza. Was it vegan? I’ve been vegetarian for nearly 20 years and raising my toddler that way too. My husband has always been veg friendly but recently joined the bandwagon as well and together we are embarking on a full plant-based diet, i.e. vegan. But there’s always a few hiccups, like special occasions (or a craving for yogurt!) I tell myself if we can be 100% plant based 90% of the time, with the other 100% being a bit of cheese here or yogurt there, we’re doing pretty well!
Hi Kim! My 2 year old and I shared a gluten-free veggie pizza with no cheese. I ordered a large pizza for the birthday boy and my husband. Their pizza was wheat and had half cheese. I ordered it with meat but he ended up picking it all off. He had said he wanted it so I got it since it was his birthday. He also picked the side without cheese. I was so happy and proud.
I don’t eat perfectly but I don’t allow dairy in the house. Normally I wouldn’t let him order it but for his birthday I made an exception. I have a dairy allergy and I suspect my 2 year old might as well.
Your little boy is so cute! Happy birthday to him! Beautiful pictures and the chocolate cake looks good!
Thank you! Sometimes his cuteness takes my breath away and othertimes it is the only thing that keeps him out of trouble. 🙂
The cake looks amazing and I am in awe of the wild horses…gorgeous!